The UFC 182: The Moment preview video‘s juxtaposition between a vibrant, young champion and an older, scarred lion can be more appreciated in hindsight. This moment for Jon Jones isn’t forced or rehearsed. It’s a beautiful one that encapsulates what it truly means to reach up and grab the proverbial brass ring. As the camera zooms […]
The UFC 182: The Moment preview video‘s juxtaposition between a vibrant, young champion and an older, scarred lion can be more appreciated in hindsight. This moment for Jon Jones isn’t forced or rehearsed. It’s a beautiful one that encapsulates what it truly means to reach up and grab the proverbial brass ring. As the camera zooms […]
After just five fights in four years, Anthony Pettis knew something had to change. Injury after injury piled up, stealing important years from his prime. He did not enjoy being known as a frail champion, as someone who constantly pulled out of scheduled fights. He did not enjoy being the butt of jokes. Not when […]
After just five fights in four years, Anthony Pettis knew something had to change. Injury after injury piled up, stealing important years from his prime. He did not enjoy being known as a frail champion, as someone who constantly pulled out of scheduled fights. He did not enjoy being the butt of jokes. Not when […]
It seems ridiculous considering his placement on this weekend’s UFC 178 preliminaries, but, believe it or not, bantamweight Dominick Cruz was once one of the most dominant champions in UFC history. At the height of his career, just entering his athletic prime at 26, he was nearly untouchable. All the great little men of the era […]
It seems ridiculous considering his placement on this weekend’s UFC 178 preliminaries, but, believe it or not, bantamweight Dominick Cruz was once one of the most dominant champions in UFC history. At the height of his career, just entering his athletic prime at 26, he was nearly untouchable. All the great little men of the era […]
The mission to prove he’s the best lightweight fighter on the planet is one Eddie Alvarez has been on since the day he first stepped foot inside the cage. While there have been titles and championship reigns on smaller stages around the sport, the Philadelphia native’s distance from the Octagon has kept the stamp of […]
The mission to prove he’s the best lightweight fighter on the planet is one Eddie Alvarez has been on since the day he first stepped foot inside the cage. While there have been titles and championship reigns on smaller stages around the sport, the Philadelphia native’s distance from the Octagon has kept the stamp of […]
A pair of Ultimate Fighter 19 teammates will do battle in Ireland, as opposed to the TUF 19 Finale, when Irish prospect Cathal Pendred takes on Mike King in the middleweight division. The fight, reported by MMA Junkie, will likely take place on the prelims of the Fight Pass exclusive event, which takes place July 19. Pendred, who is […]
A pair of Ultimate Fighter 19 teammates will do battle in Ireland, as opposed to the TUF 19 Finale, when Irish prospect Cathal Pendred takes on Mike King in the middleweight division. The fight, reported by MMA Junkie, will likely take place on the prelims of the Fight Pass exclusive event, which takes place July 19. Pendred, who is […]
Now that the dust from UFC 171 has settled, Johny Hendricks stands atop the welterweight heap as the new UFC champion. His fight with Robbie Lawler saw him seriously tested, and the judges awarded him the same belt they denied him at UFC 167 when he lost via split decision to Georges St-Pierre. But now […]
Now that the dust from UFC 171 has settled, Johny Hendricks stands atop the welterweight heap as the new UFC champion. His fight with Robbie Lawler saw him seriously tested, and the judges awarded him the same belt they denied him at UFC 167 when he lost via split decision to Georges St-Pierre. But now […]